Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Brian Bannister #19 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Brian Bannister #19 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches to Brian Bannister #19 of the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: David DeJesus #9 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by Manager Ned Yost after scoring in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: David DeJesus #9 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with teammates after a 1-0 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with Jason Kendall #18 after a 1-0 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Joakim Soria #48 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals talks with Ivan Rodriguez #7 during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Washington Nationals checks his mouth after being hit by a foul ball during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Ryan ZImmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals tosses his helmet after striking out in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Scott Podsednik #22 of the Kansas City Royals walks to the dugout after striking out against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Brian Bannister #19 of the Kansas City Royals pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is cheered on by the fans as he walks off the field after the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals talks with pitching coach Steve McCatty and Ivan Rodriguez #7 during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Nationals Park on June 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)